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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:00pmPaid ticket required
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
The Blackhawks host the Carolina Hurricanes for a night of NHL hockey at the United Center.
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Things to Do in Chicago Saturday Night, Columbus Day Weekend 2026
80 picks
The 10 best things to do in Chicago on Saturday night, Oct 10
- Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes — Sat, Oct 10 6:00pm · Pilsen
- Jerry Seinfeld Live! — Fri, Oct 9 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm · Downtown
- Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · Downtown
- Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC — Saturday, October 10, 1:30 PM · Downtown
- Lincoln Park Wine Fest — October 9–11; Friday 5–10pm · General admission from $30 · Lincoln Park
- Chicago Art Fair — October 7–10 Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Downtown
- Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical — Through Oct 11 · Downtown
- Don Giovanni — Oct 10–Oct 18, 2026 · Lyric Opera House
- Topdog/Underdog — Runs September 18–October 18 · Lincoln Park
- Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour — Sat, Oct 10 7:30pm · Uptown
#1Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:00pm · One Day Only
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Blackhawks host the Carolina Hurricanes for a night of NHL hockey at the United Center.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pmTicket required
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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#2Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pm · One Weekend Only
Jerry Seinfeld Live!
The stand-up legend does a live set at the Chicago Theatre, one night only.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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#3Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Fire take on New York City FC in an afternoon MLS match at Soldier Field.
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#4Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30 PM · One Day Only
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
The Fire take on New York City FC in an afternoon MLS match at Soldier Field.
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Jonquil Park, Lincoln ParkWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pmGeneral admission from $30
Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Jonquil Park, Lincoln Park
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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#5October 9–11, 2026; Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–7pm · One Weekend Only
Jonquil Park, Lincoln ParkWarren LeMay from Chicago, IL, United States · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLincoln Park Wine Fest
The 10th Lincoln Park Wine Fest pours in two-hour sessions in a small neighborhood park; 21+.
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THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PMTickets via the fair's website
Chicago Art Fair
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Galleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
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#6October 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PM · One Weekend Only
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChicago Art Fair
Galleries at every price point fill THE MART, with guidance for first-time buyers and collectors.
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CIBC Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnasill - Bill Badzo - 144 Million Views from Canada · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 11, 2026
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The Olivier-winning musical about a WWII deception plot built around a dead body.
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#7Through Oct 11, 2026 · One Weekend Only
CIBC Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnasill - Bill Badzo - 144 Million Views from Canada · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOperation Mincemeat: A New Musical
The Olivier-winning musical about a WWII deception plot built around a dead body.
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Lyric Opera HouseOct 10, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Don Giovanni
Lyric Opera House
Don Giovanni is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#8Oct 10, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Lyric Opera House#9
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleRuns September 18–October 18, 2026; weekend performances.
Topdog/Underdog
Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
Topdog/Underdog brings its two-brother drama to Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
Limited Run
#9Runs September 18–October 18, 2026; weekend performances. · Limited Run
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTopdog/Underdog
Topdog/Underdog brings its two-brother drama to Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Uptown
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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#10Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026
Jekyll& Hyde
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Jekyll& Hyde is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Limited Run
#11Oct 2, 2026–Oct 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop#12
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 7–11, 14–18 and 21–25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 PMAdults from $24 for nonmember…
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Glencoe, Far Suburbs
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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#12October 7–11, 14–18 and 21–25, 2026, 6:30–10:30 PM · One Weekend Only
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, Far Suburbscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNight of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Seventy-five giant pumpkins, live carving and performers light a three-night garden walk.
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Music Box Theatre, LakeviewBrandon Olafsson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, 6:45 PM$13 for most screenings
Music Box of Horrors: Possession, In the Mouth of Madness & Event Horizon
Music Box Theatre, Lakeview
Music Box of Horrors lines up three supernatural films at the Music Box Theatre.
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#13Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:45 PM · One Day Only
Music Box Theatre, LakeviewBrandon Olafsson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMusic Box of Horrors: Possession, In the Mouth of Madness & Event Horizon
Music Box of Horrors lines up three supernatural films at the Music Box Theatre.
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Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryOct 10, 2026–Oct 16, 2026$40.00
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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#14Oct 10, 2026–Oct 16, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryEscape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Escape the Museum at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 11, 2026From $34 in person
Mean Girls
Aurora, Far Suburbs
The Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
Limited Run
#15Through Oct 11, 2026 · Limited Run
Paramount Theatre, Aurora, Far SuburbsJoseph Gage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMean Girls
The Chicago-area premiere of the Tina Fey musical, a big Equity production in Aurora from $34.
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The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareRuns through Saturday, October 10, 2026.$20–$30
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch”
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
Idle Muse Theatre Company stages Jen Silverman's Witch for its 20th season.
Limited Run
#16Runs through Saturday, October 10, 2026. · Limited Run
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareIdle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch”
Idle Muse Theatre Company stages Jen Silverman's Witch for its 20th season.
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The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSeptember 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances
Play On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
Limited Run
#17September 11–October 18, 2026; selected performances · Limited Run
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPlay On! — Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A new play runs select dates at Chicago Shakespeare's Navy Pier stage.
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Design at 329, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026 · 12–6 PMOpen access
Design at 329 Vintage Clothing Pop-Up
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Design at 329's dealers open their Pilsen warehouse for a Chicago Fashion Week vintage pop-up.
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#18Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12–6 PM · One Day Only
Design at 329, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDesign at 329 Vintage Clothing Pop-Up
Design at 329's dealers open their Pilsen warehouse for a Chicago Fashion Week vintage pop-up.
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Lookingglass Theatre, The Joan and Paul Theatre, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 15 – October 25, 2026Ticketed via Lookingglass The…
Kowalski
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Johnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
Limited Run
#19September 15 – October 25, 2026 · Limited Run
Lookingglass Theatre, The Joan and Paul Theatre, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChris Rycroft · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKowalski
Johnny Galecki stars in this limited engagement about Williams meeting Brando.
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The Auditorium, The LoopJW Taylor,, photographer. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 PMTickets via Ticketmaster
Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour – Night Two
The Auditorium, The Loop
Beck returns to the Auditorium Theatre for night two of the Ride Lonesome Tour.
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#20Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 PM · One Day Only
The Auditorium, The LoopJW Taylor,, photographer. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBeck: Ride Lonesome Tour – Night Two
Beck returns to the Auditorium Theatre for night two of the Ride Lonesome Tour.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:30pm
Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The CSO's season gala: Mäkelä conducts Walton's Babylon cantata with baritone Thomas Hampson.
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#21Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:30pm · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSymphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä
The CSO's season gala: Mäkelä conducts Walton's Babylon cantata with baritone Thomas Hampson.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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#22Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOctober 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PMTicketed
Spectrum Chicago
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Spectrum spotlights independent artists and gallery programs at THE MART.
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#23October 7–10, 2026 · Wed 5–8 PM; Thu–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat 11 AM–6 PM · One Weekend Only
THE MART, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSpectrum Chicago
Spectrum spotlights independent artists and gallery programs at THE MART.
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Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleSecretName101 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM–7:00 PMNo admission price listed
Harvest Hangout at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way, Wrigleyville
Eight hours of fall programming beside Wrigley, with college football on the big board.
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#24Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM · One Day Only
Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleSecretName101 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarvest Hangout at Gallagher Way
Eight hours of fall programming beside Wrigley, with college football on the big board.
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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago on Saturday night of Columbus Day weekend, Oct 10: 80 picks, refreshed weekly.
